Schools Get Ready to Welcome Future Students

Fort Wayne Community Schools' elementary schools will have orientation and early registration for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students on Wednesday, April 25. Parents will be able to visit their child's school to learn more about FWCS' pre-k and full-day kindergarten programs and register their child for the 2012-13 school year. Orientation times vary; see the list below for individual schools' times.
At the orientation/early registration, parents will learn how to help their child transition to a new program and/or new school, meet teachers, see classrooms, find out what immunizations are needed and learn about transportation.
Children who will be 5 years old by Aug. 1 are eligible to attend kindergarten. Children who will be 4 years old by Aug. 1 may be eligible to attend pre-kindergarten. Pre-K programs are offered at Abbett, Adams, Bloomingdale, Fairfield, Forest Park, Franke Park, Harrison Hill, Holland, Indian Village, Maplewood, Nebraska, Northcrest, Scott, South Wayne and Study elementary schools. Additionally, students living in the Brentwood area may attend pre-K at Holland; students in the Lindley area may attend pre-K at Indian Village; students in the Waynedale area may attend pre-K at Maplewood; and students in the Washington area may attend pre-K at Nebraska. Parents who are unsure which school their child will attend can call Student Services at 467-2120.
While full-day kindergarten is available to all students, there are a limited number of pre-K spaces available. If there are more applicants than space available, FWCS will use selection guidelines as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, including the academic needs of students, to admit students. During orientation, parents will be able to sign up for a time to bring their child for an assessment of skills.
For registration, parents should bring a birth certificate, two proofs of residence, such as a utility bill, medical bill or mortgage or rental papers, and the child's immunization history.
More information and copies of the forms are available on the FWCS Web site, www.fortwayneschools.org.
Orientation/Early Registration times
School Time
Abbett 1:30 p.m.
Adams 2 p.m.
Arlington 6:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale 6 p.m.
Brentwood Pre-K: 5 p.m. at Holland; K: 6:30 p.m.
Bunche (New students) 12:30 p.m.
Croninger 6 p.m.
Fairfield 9:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 6 p.m.
Forest Park 5:30 p.m.
Franke Park Pre-K: 2 p.m.; K: 6 p.m.
Glenwood Park 7 p.m.
Haley 6 p.m.
Harris 6:30 p.m.
Harrison Hill 5 p.m.
Holland Pre-K: 5 p.m.; K: 6 p.m.
Indian Village 1:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Irwin 6 p.m.
Lincoln 6 p.m.
Lindley K: 1 p.m.; Pre-K: 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. at Indian Village
Maplewood Pre-K: 10 a.m.; K: 6 p.m.
Nebraska Registration: 6 p.m.; Orientation: 6:30 p.m.
Northcrest Pre-K: 6 p.m.; K: 6:30 p.m.
Price 6 p.m.
St. Joseph Central 1:20 p.m.
Scott 1:30 p.m.
Shambaugh 6:30 p.m.
South Wayne 1:30 p.m.
Study 1 p.m.
Washington K: 1:30 p.m.; Pre-K: 6 p.m. at Nebraska
Washington Center Registration: 6 p.m.; Orientation: 6:30 p.m.
Waynedale Pre-K: 10 a.m. at Maplewood; K: 5 p.m.
Young Pre-K: 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; K: 6 p.m.

With nearly 30,000 students, Fort Wayne Community Schools is one of the largest school districts in Indiana. FWCS proudly allows families to choose any of its 50 schools through its successful school-choice program creating diversity in each school, including some with more than 75 languages spoken. FWCS offers seven magnet schools focusing on areas such as science and math, communication, fine arts or Montessori at the elementary and middle school level. In high school, students can choose from the prestigious International Baccalaureate program, Project Lead the Way or New Tech Academy as well as other rigorous academic and specialty training programs.